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MINTPRESS CHRISTMAS ADDITION 23/12/2016

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Islam, ISIS & Buzzfeed: What You’re Not Being Told

In this episode of ‘Behind the Headline,’ Mnar Muhawesh dives into the 1,300-year history of Arbaeen, a Muslim tradition steeped in resistance and sacrifice, and explains how the continued observance of this tradition is a direct defiance of groups like ISIS.

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2016 Goes To Pot: Colorado Cannabis Sales Top $1 Billion & Oregon Sales Defy Expectations

The tax revenue from sales of legal cannabis in Colorado is expected to exceed the sales tax collected on cannabis in 2014 and 2015 combined.
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The Fake News The UK Government Has Fed Us About Yemen

Ministers' misleading statements to parliament provided cover for the Saudi bombing campaign in Yemen, and we are still waiting for answers.
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Trump Allegedly Intervened In UN Vote On Israeli Settlements

Israeli and Egyptian officials says US president-elect held high-level talks before scheduled vote, which was then postponed indefinitely. Continue reading 

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Snowden: House Intel Report Is ‘Accidentally Exonerating’

'After three years of investigation and millions of dollars, they can present no evidence of harmful intent, foreign influence, or harm. Wow.'
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Obama Scraps Post-9/11 Muslim Registry

The move was the result of calls from several Democrats, who argued in an open letter that the program hadn’t led to a single terror conviction, and that Trump shouldn’t be given any tools to help with his own planned registry. Continue reading

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The U.S. Interfered In Foreign Presidential Elections 81 Times From 1946-2000

That number doesn’t include military coups and regime change efforts following the election of candidates the U.S. didn’t like, notably those in Iran, Guatemala and Chile.Continue reading 

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U.S. To Deploy 4,000 Troops To Russian Border Next Month

The troops’ deployment coincides with the deployment of 300,000 NATO troops that have been on “high alert” since last month. Is this a sign that Cold War 2.0 will go hot in 2017? Continue reading 

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The Continuing Muddle At A Pro-Trump Political Committee

‘America Comes First’ can’t seem to decide if it’s a PAC or a super PAC, but in either case its federal filings remain problematic.
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Syrian Rebels Shell Aleppo, Allegedly Kill Prisoners Day After Evacuation

A Syrian military official told The Associated Press that the gunmen carried out "criminal acts" before the left east Aleppo, adding that he will not go into details until a military investigation is over. Continue reading 

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DOJ Bestows ‘Early Christmas Present’ To Financial Giant Deutsche Bank

Also announced Friday were a settlement with Credit Suisse, also over toxic debt, as well as a DOJ lawsuit against British banking giant Barclays over similar misconduct.Continue reading 

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